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Smiling with gratitude, Polaris spoke again.
“Thank you, kind sir. Our people remember
Those who assist us. But, do you swear?
Swear that you will leave this December
For our lands, and bring to your skills and wit
To save our young heir from the clutches of beasts?”
Star Swirl became hesitant when at last he heard
The nature of his quest, but he did not cease
In his resolve, and he swore by the Sun and the Moon
“By Celestia and Luna’s names, I swear
I will rescue your heir, Polaris, and I will depart
At the dusk of tomorrow from here.”
“Truly you are a stallion of strength.
I will guide to your quest at the time you may.
The details I soon will reveal
As we continue upon our way.”
The feast was concluded and all fell to sleep,
But Star Swirl lingered when Polaris he espied
By the fire, watching the flames
And the wizard sat down at the unicorn’s side.
“Tell me of this heir you have spoken.
What is their name, and by whom were they taken?
Or what, should I say? By ‘beast’ mean you dragon?”
Polaris sighed. His countenance seemed to be shaken.
“Her name is Royal Blue, and she is my daughter.
She was indeed taken by beasts, us beaten and battered,
A tribe of savages like never before seen.
They are ponies with minds bended and shattered.
So savage are they, we know not how
We are to defeat them without harming my child.
They do not allow us to approach
Without threats of her death by animals wild.”